Perega Perega info@perega.co.uk 01483565886

Civil Engineer, Guildford

Role

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and driven civil engineer who is keen to develop their career. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of projects and tasks with moderate supervision to ensure the project is delivered within agreed budget and programme. This includes communicating with the client, other consultants and colleagues to ensure a brief is agreed and adhered to in the delivery of the projects whilst maintaining a positive client relationship.

Candidates must reflect Perega’s values of being collaborative, forward thinking, passionate, approachable and enriching our community.

Responsibilities of the role

The main responsibilities of the role include:

  • Execute and coordinate projects, providing technical design ‘best practice’
  • Produce technical design information including drawings, calculations, specifications and reports
  • Assist with reviewing and checking designs and drawings prepared by other engineers
  • Assist with planning site investigation works
  • Assist with the preparation of feasibility studies and provide design advice
  • Assist with the preparation of design reports and progress reports
  • Obtain and review quotes for investigation works
  • Manage the appointments and work of sub-contractors carrying out investigation works
  • Attend site visits to inspect construction being undertaken, compile validation reports and provide monthly update reports
  • Attend and input at design meetings and site meetings, and record actions
  • Undertake site inspections and record findings, and advise on any required actions
  • Produce designs, assessments and calculations in accordance with quality procedures
  • Liaise effectively with clients, local authorities and other design team members
  • Implement the use of computer-based systems to improve efficiency
  • Support junior members of the team
  • Effectively manage own time and expenditure on tasks
  • Understand and adhere to existing working practices, methods and procedures
  • Adopt ‘best practice’
  • Proactive in self-development
  • Deliver agreed business development targets
  • Assist the marketing department

Role requirements

Essential

  • HND/HNC in civil engineering
  • Good understanding of engineering principles
  • Knowledge of design software and its limitations
  • Proven interpersonal skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational/time management skills
  • Proactive approach to work
  • Commitment to continual improvement at a personal and company level
  • Able to understand construction procedures

Preferable

  • University degree in civil engineering
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civils 3D and FLOW/Microdrainage/InfoDrainage

Key skills/competencies

Technical

  • Conversant in designing to British Standards/Eurocodes/Building Regulations/Sewerage Sector Guidance and the SuDS Manual (C753)
  • Conversant in foul and surface water drainage design in accordance with adoptable standards and including SuDS
  • Able to use computer design software packages including Autocad, Civil 3D, FLOW & Smart Tools (or Microdrainage/InfoDrainage), Word, and Excel
  • Have a working knowledge of Cut/Fill analysis, building 3D models, and data shortcuts using Civil 3D
  • Understanding of CDM Regulations and responsibilities of a designer

Judgement and decision making

  • Able to understand engineering concepts

Communication

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to produce accurate and clear drawings

Relationship building

  • Able to work effectively within and across teams and with colleagues

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Perega put people first. Our team and clients are at the heart of everything we do. We’re team players, and together we collaborate to find solutions. Because they love what we do, our people are always thinking, and are open to new ideas and innovation that will help to make our projects more successful.

Our Guildford office is a friendly and comfortable space, easily accessible by car or public transport. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

  • 25 days annual leave plus additional days for long service
  • Potential EOT annual bonus
  • Performance related bonus
  • The ability to buy and sell holiday days
  • Family friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Professional development
  • 5% pension contribution
  • Private healthcare
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

To apply for this role, please email your CV to info@perega.co.uk

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, Perega is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.  We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Perega.